~ the adventures of a baker/student/programmer at upenn and abroad in istanbul, turkey. inspired by friends and fellow food lovers.

Applesauce Raisin Cake

This is my mom’s classic recipe, particularly for Friday night Shabbat dinners. For all my vegan fans, this is the perfect, moistest cake ever!! Being deprived of a bundt pan at school this recipe made two loaves and a dozen muffins. The cake went to my friends and the muffins went to my bro Phil, to give him a little taste of home.

Recipe follows, emailed to me from my dearest madre:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2 cups sugar

1 cup canola oil

2 cups applesauce (one 24 once jar)

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup raisins

Mix all together

Bake in greased bundt or tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Adjust time if different shape pan. Also great as muffins.